inspirational people

Throughout the past six months studying at Orana College I have been lucky enough to be taught both fashion and business by some truly amazing and inspiring people within the industry.

 People who have done the hard yards and are still working their hearts out to achieve their goals and aspirations. 

For a young girl from the country who has always dreamed of having a career in the fashion industry it is incredibly inspiring to be given the opportunity to converse and be in-contact with these people who have reached success and are able to share tips and tricks and their fashion journeys. 

Two women who stood out from the crowd and really re-ignited my fashion flame were the beautiful Laura Wiederman and Danielle Mulham from The Vault Online, an interactive fashion website combining the worlds of online shopping and fashion magazines. These young women are not only incredibly inspirational and successful figures within the industry but they are extremely innovative, stylish,  down to earth and beautiful souls who are happy to offer advice. 

thevaultonline.com.au

 We wanted to create something that we would use ourselves. A style directiory that transforms your overall lifestyle. That’s what The Vault does. It transforms you.”

These ladies really caught my attention because, they too, started out as fashion students, interning their way up the fashion ladder and they understand what its like to be at the bottom, but they are also proof of how rewarding and exciting it is once you make it to the top and that your goals are achievable no matter how old you are or how long you have been in the industry.

As fate would have it I took their Fashion Styling class during a time I was feeling slightly unmotivated and unsure of what it was I wanted to achieve in the fashion industry - I didn't want to be a personal stylist anymore however I loved photography, styling for shoots and creating fashionable content. By introducing me to their website and sharing with the class the types of activities they were involved with on a daily basis  I was given inspiration and was able to uncover a potential career path to explore. It also introduced me to a way I could combine my photography and photo-shoot styling aspirations with my goals of having a platform to discuss trends, inspirations and personal thoughts from all industries including fashion, lifestyle, culture, beauty, music and travel. 

Since their class I have been motivated more then ever to work for my dreams and I am forever grateful I was given the opportunity to learn, discover and be inspired by them. 

Head to thevaultonline.com.au to open the vault to an attainable world of fashion, beauty, inspiration and happiness.

thevaultonline.com.au

christmas wishlist

Can you believe how fast this year has passed!? The flashing lights are out, carols are playing and with Christmas only 15 sleeps away I thought it was the perfect time to share my Christmas Wishlist! These are some products I've had my eye on for quite a while now and not only would I love to be gifted them but any girl who loves fashion, beauty and the joy summer brings would love them too. Hopefully this post can inspire you for gift ideas and gets you in the Christmas spirit! PS. Mum if you're reading this...

TRAINGL BIKINI

With Christmas hitting Australia right in the middle of summer its the perfect time for me to jump on the Triangl bikini bandwagon (late I know) but I'm seriously in love with the array of colours they offer and I can't stop eye-ing off this lime green beauty! These swimmers are perfect and super trendy to wear to the beach, boat parties or even just under your everyday attire to give a cheeky pop of colour.

http://australia.triangl.com/

http://australia.triangl.com/

MANDALA TAPESTRY FROM SHANTIQUE DESIGNS 

(or anything from this site)

Round towels are one of the hottest summer trends going around right now but unfortunately not only are they super hard to get your hands on, they are pretty pricey as well ($99 for a towel I don't think so). So luckily I came across the Mandala Tapestry on shantiquedesigns.com. These babies are only $55 and even though they are square they still have a circle outline so you can take that obligatory "round towel selfie" for Instagram. Apart from being a bargain and absolutely gorgeous they also serve as a fabulous multi-purpose item. You can use your tapestry as a bed sheet, a funky tablecloth, a cover for your couch or as a rug for your summer beach and picnic adventures. If you aren't already in-love with them after all that go check out their website because I literally want everything on the site, it's amazing. 

Hello Summer!

http://shantiquedesigns.com

http://shantiquedesigns.com

WILDFLOWER PHONE CASE

Wildflower cases are one of the coolest and trendiest phone cover companies going around. I've been looking at these bad boys for about 3 years now and figure its probably about time I actually got my hands on one. I love these cases because they offer a huge  range of  designs and patterns to meet any taste and personality. Not only are they a great self-gifting present but they are perfect for  that person who is "too hard to buy for" or "seriously has everything", and to be honest who wouldn't want one of these cases

 - they are adorbs!

http://www.wildflowercases.com/

FLASH TATTOOS!

Flash tattoos are another hot trend this summer, they are sitting right on top of that summer must haves food chain along with the round towel and 90s choker. These metallic jewels are the perfect accessory to keep you standing out from the crowd at summer festivals, Christmas lunch and New Years Eve shenanigans.They are a great gift for all ages and will keep the young ones occupied for hours. 

I can't think of a better way to spend my Christmas day then relaxing by the pool, eating myself into a food coma and reminiscing about my childhood with this modern version on the temporary tattoo! 

http://www.flashtat.com , http://depointeenblanc.com

BELLAMI 6-IN-1 HAIR CURLER

This is on my wishlist because, believe it or not I don't have a hair-curler. I rely on my trusty GHD to do all the magical hair work for me but sometimes I want to achieve a different curl and what better way to do this and get your value for money then by receiving a 6-in-1 hair curler. This curler not only gives you the opportunity to achieve 6 different curls in the one product but will hold that curl for about 3 days or until you wash it again. And to add to that list of awesomeness the website provides you with a discount code to receive $160 off the curler at the checkout! This is a great gift for the teenager you don't know what to buy for or any beauty lover, sister, friend or cousin who loves the perks of being a girl.

http://bellamihair.com

BENEFIT COSMETICS - CORALISTA AND HOOLA

The final products on my Christmas wishlist are the Benefit Cosmetics 'Hoola' bronzer and 'Coralista' blush. These two products are pretty much on my wishlist because they are that cult product I need in my life and as a student on a casual income I'm too poor to buy them for myself. I'm a beauty lover and these are just two products I want to add to my collection. They are a pair of high achievers that will give your cheekbones phenomenal definition and a gorgeous youthful glow. They are the perfect gift for your beauty lovers, makeup junkies or just as a stocking stuffer as they are a cult product with excellent quality and definitely will not disappoint.

https://www.benefitcosmetics.com , https://www.douglas.de

summer trends

December has finally arrived which means it's officially summer! Summer is my favourite time of year (not only because it includes Christmas and my birthday) but because it's the time of year you get to spend endless weekends soaking up summer rays at festivals, the beach and at parties with friends. 

With so much on this time of year it's hard to keep up with what's on trend and have a perfect outfit for every occasion, so I've decided that over the next few weeks I'll be sharing three of my favourite summer trends that will keep you looking fresh and super stylish for the entire season.

I love the boho girl. The dreamy, calm, cool and collected appearance of a gypsy soul. 

Their pieces literally work for any event and can be transitioned from day-to-night so effortlessly just by swapping flats for heels and adding a few eye-catching accessories. 

The bohemian style is always on trend especially during the warmer months when beach days and attending festivals are a regular activity and the greatest thing about it is you only need a few key pieces to turn any outfit into a boho dream. 

By simply adding a printed kimono and some crystal or gemstone accessories to a plain outfit you can create a bohemian vibe - add to that a crocheted crop-top, a big floppy hat and anything with fringing and you are pretty much the definition of this trend.

My bohemian style icon would definitely be Vanessa Hudgens, she always looks so effortlessly put together but still super stylish at the same time.

 You can also source inspiration by checking out what other high-profiles or bloggers have worn to more chilled out festivals such as Coachella and Splendour in the Grass.

Bohemian is such an easy trend to pull off and one that will not only keep you cool during the summer period but one that will already go with alot of basic pieces in your existing wardrobe and be on trend all year round.

Here are just a few inspiration pics that caught my eye and really capture this trend.  

Images - http://www.dailymail.co.uk , http://www.entertainmentwise.com/ , http://theodoralexington.com

Images - http://www.elle.com

Images - http://www.harpersbazaar.com , http://www.simonamar.com/ , http://lefashionimage.blogspot.com.au/